AUSTIN, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott has until June 22 to decide the fate of two high-profile cannabis-related bills as the 89th Texas Legislature concluded its regular session at the state capitol.
The work of the legislature is now complete, but the future of several key bills remains uncertain as focus shifts to the governor's office. Among the most closely watched legislation are House Bill 46, which would expand the state's medical marijuana program , and Senate Bill 3, which would ban the sale of THC products in Texas .
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has championed the THC ban, positioning the issue as a public health concern.
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